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  • Chasing a dream: Master Sgt. Eric Emerson

    For U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Eric Emerson, joining the Air Force wasn't his initial plan. He had set his sights on a career in law enforcement with the San Angelo Police Department, but that dream was cut short after six months of training when he was told he wouldn’t be hired. In 14 years,

  • Forging a Foundation: Basic Military Training

    As educational concepts and technology improve, it’s vital that the Air Force keeps up with the status quo to maximize the learning capability of its Airmen and set them up for success once they reach their operational units. To that end, Robinson has directed AETC to adapt and transition to a

  • 635th MMS training shop showcases EALS capabilities

    The 635th Materiel Maintenance Squadron training shop is responsible for maintaining the Basic Expeditionary Airfield Resources contingency equipment used to construct temporary bases on deployments or missions.

  • Why I Stay Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Campbell

    U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Campbell, 316th Training Squadron senior enlisted leader, originally enlisted as a security forces airman in 2006. With him signing a six-year contract, he didn’t expect that after 15 years in the military, he would have the rank of chief master sergeant.

  • Saving a Species: The Sonoran Pronghorn

    It’s no secret that the Barry M. Goldwater Range, located in the southwest region of Arizona, is used for training the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat-ready Airmen. But what most don’t often think about are the efforts behind maintaining and conserving the 1.7-million-acre piece of land

  • Commentary: I don’t regret the decision to get help

    It was the Saturday after Thanksgiving last year. I sat in my hotel room and thought about ending my life. I was at tech school, 12 hours away from my family, and 22 hours away from my own bed. I had been living out of a hotel room for the last month, surviving on delivered pizza and frozen

  • Mjoelnir's Keepers

    After a final tweak and a last-minute update, 44 teams eagerly wait to see who is worthy. This is no fantasy football league; this is Thor’s Legion Forecast Challenge: held annually for all U.S. Air Force weather flights and U.S. Army weather support elements world-wide.